Alan Mutter has an interesting look at how a few media outlets will institute varied approaches to pay-to-read in the coming year. I can’t argue with his conclusion that each will probably prove confusing, although I think the Boston Globe’s approach makes sense, if implemented carefully.

I agree, too, that what he calls Pay Speed Bumps — and I’d suggest are more like Pay Chain-Link Fences — are publisher-focused, rather than consumer-focused. But I see that as a positive.